21. Desiccants induce dryness in any environment and reduce the amount of moisture present in air.22. Glycols are also used as liquid desiccants for natural gas and in air conditioning systems. 23. Its extreme hygroscopic character makes LiBr useful as a desiccant in certain air conditioning systems. 24. Active solar cooling wherein solar thermal collectors provide input energy for a desiccant cooling system. 25. This is done with a rotating wheel either containing a desiccant material or permeable plates. 26. As the water clings to the desiccant , the desiccant " bed " becomes saturated. 27. As the water clings to the desiccant, the desiccant " bed " becomes saturated. 28. :: : : Some jars of tablets come with a sachet of desiccant included. 29. Owing to its hygroscopic nature, aerogel feels dry and acts as a strong desiccant . 30. Quicklime has a high affinity for water and is a more efficient desiccant than silica gel.
